Unit Manager – G Ward

A vacancy exists for a Unit Manager based at Life Westville Hospital reporting to the Nursing Manager. The successful candidate will manage and co-ordinate evidence based clinical practices and resources efficiently by engaging and empowering staff within the unit to achieve the Company’s strategic objectives of Growth, Efficiency, Quality and Sustainability. *Effective financial management – Cost-effective management of resources: * ·          Delivery of cost-effective, quality nursing care.  ·          Optimal and efficient human resource utilization as per agreed budgetary parameters. ·          Optimal product utilization including pharmaceuticals, equipment, and sundries. *Effective clinical leadership to deliver quality care benchmarked against international standards for quality and safety: * ·          Manage Patient Experience, Clinical Outcomes, and Safety (Patient and Employee) outcomes. ·          Manage Customer complaints and adverse events according to policy. *Effective people management – retaining employees through leadership and empowerment (including internal and external stakeholder - relationships): *  ·          Effective recruitment and promotion of staff aligned to performance and diversity strategy. ·          Retain employees through leadership and empowerment and manage staff turnover.  *Effective visible leadership to grow the business: * ·          Delivery of market leading evidenced based clinical care. Effective relationship with internal and external stakeholders that enhances and optimizes business growth.  ·          Diploma/Degree in Nursing with at least 3 years post registration experience and proven leadership and/or people management experience within healthcare (including clinical competence in the area of specialization). ·          Participative and collaborative management style. Capacity to lead, foster and develop a healthy and positive working environment, which actively promotes a joint performance and value, based culture. ·          Effective leadership skills including highly developed skills in communication, problem solving, conflict resolution, and negotiation. ·          Updated knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, industrial relations, standards, codes, ethics, and competency standards. ·          Current registration with the South African Nursing Council. ·          Post Graduate Management / Education qualification experience will be an advantage   * * *Please note that Life Healthcare has a mandatory Covid vaccination policy. Only vaccinated candidates will be considered.”* *Competencies*: ·        Leading by example: ·        Problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation. ·        Critical Thinking, analysis and judgement ·        Organisational Awareness ·        Excellence Orientation ·        Engaging diversity ·        Ethical behaviour (honesty) ·        Ability to set goals and standards for self and team and developing people: ·        Verba